428: MPU+: The Bedroom Episode

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428: MPU+: The Bedroom Episode

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Apr 30, 2018

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This month on MPU+ David and Katie spend some time discussing bedroom tech, including what's on our nightstands and sleep tracking. We also discuss David's new backup strategy, Drafts 5, Returning a Lost iPhone, Apple's Education Event, and follow-up on Katie's lightning strike.

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Apr 30, 2018

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